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Genetic predisposition to type 2 diabetes mellitus and aortic dissection: a Mendelian randomisation study

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

BackgroundThis Mendelian randomization (MR) study aimed to explore the causal relationship between the genetic predisposition to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and aortic dissection (AD), and to assess associations with genetically predicted glycemic traits.

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The inconsistencies of genetic markers for predicting heart disease

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Polygenic risk scores (PRSs) are a cutting-edge tool in genetics, combining information from genetic markers across the genome to estimate a person's risk of developing certain diseases, such as coronary artery disease (CAD).

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Lifestyle Risk Factors Predict Coronary Calcification among Male Endurance Athletes

Physiologically Speaking

Therefore, athletes, especially those with genetic predispositions or cardiovascular symptoms, should monitor their health history, risk factors, and exercise intensity carefully to balance performance and long-term heart health. Athletes with this risk factor were at a far greater likelihood of severe coronary calcification.

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How To Reduce The Risk Of Heart Disease If You Have Insulin Resistance.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Coronary artery disease is caused by the retention of a cholesterol particle in the artery wall. Insulin resistance and diabetes may not ‘ cause ’ coronary artery disease, but they are huge accelerants. If delaying the onset of major chronic disease is your goal. Timing Matters.

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Genetically predicted lipids mediate the association between intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy and cardiovascular disease

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

However, the influence of ICP on cardiovascular disease (CVD), including hypertension (HTN) and coronary artery disease (CAD), has not been thoroughly investigated.MethodsThis study explores the causal relationship between ICP and CVD (HTN, CAD) using Mendelian Randomization (MR). 4% of pregnancies.

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The Role of Genetics in Heart Disease Risk

AMS Cardiology

It encompasses a range of conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart failure and arrhythmias. While lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise and smoking play a significant role in the development of heart disease, genetics also contribute substantially.

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Sex-Specific Association Between Genetic Risk of Psychiatric Disorders and Cardiovascular Diseases

Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine

The female-specific positive association of PGSMDwith CAD risk was replicated in BioVU.CONCLUSIONS:Genetic predisposition to MD confers a greater risk of CVDs in females versus males, even in the absence of any depression diagnosis.